ISO 21121:2025

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International
Standard
ISO/FDIS 21121
ISO/TC 34/SC 7
Spices and condiments — Dried
Secretariat: BIS
lime (whole, slices and ground) —
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Specification
2025-05-29
Épices et condiments — Citron vert et lime séchés (entiers, en
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tranches, moulus) — Spécifications
2025-07-24
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ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en) © ISO 2025

FINAL DRAFT
ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en)
International
Standard
ISO/FDIS 21121
ISO/TC 34/SC 7
Spices and condiments — Dried
Secretariat: BIS
lime (whole, slices and ground) —
Voting begins on:
Specification
Épices et condiments — Citron vert et lime séchés (entiers, en
Voting terminates on:
tranches, moulus) — Spécifications
RECIPIENTS OF THIS DRAFT ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT,
WITH THEIR COMMENTS, NOTIFICATION OF ANY
RELEVANT PATENT RIGHTS OF WHICH THEY ARE AWARE
AND TO PROVIDE SUPPOR TING DOCUMENTATION.
© ISO 2025
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ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Flavour and odour .2
4.2 Colour .2
4.3 Fineness of ground dried lime .2
4.4 Physical requirements .2
4.4.1 Foreign matter from animals .2
4.4.2 Foreign matter from non-animals .2
4.4.3 Extraneous matter . .2
4.5 Chemical requirements . .2
5 Sampling . 3
6 Test methods . 3
7 Packaging and marking . 3
7.1 Packaging .3
7.2 Marking .3
Annex A (informative) Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions . 5

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ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee
has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations,
governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely
with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types
of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
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ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent
rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO
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ISO/DIS FDIS 21121:2025(en)
ISO/TC 34/SC 7/WG 8
Secretariat: BIS
Date: 2025-05-14
Spices and condiments — Dried Limelime (whole, slices and ground)
— Specification
French title: Épices et condiments — Citron vert et lime séchés (entiers, en tranches, moulus) — Spécifications

DISFDIS stage
ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en)
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, or required in the context of its implementation, no part of this publication
may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO
at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of the requester.
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ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en)
Contents
Foreword . iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Flavour and odour . 2
4.2 Colour . 2
4.3 Fineness of ground dried lime . 2
4.4 Physical requirements . 2
4.5 Chemical requirements . 2
5 Sampling . 3
6 Test methods . 3
7 Packaging and marking . 3
7.1 Packaging . 3
7.2 Marking . 3
Annex A (informative) Recommendations relating to storage and transport conditions . 5

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ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are described
in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types of
ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent rights
in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a) patent(s)
which may be required to implement this document. However, implementers are cautioned that this may not
represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at
www.iso.org/patents. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
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related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the World Trade
Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 7, Spices,
culinary herbs and condiments.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
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ISO/FDIS 21121:2025(en)
Spices and condiments — Dried lime (whole, slices and ground) —
Specification
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for dried lime (Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle, Citr
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